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enhttp://kuer.org/feeds/term/133/rss.xmlData Security is Top Priority of Utah’s New Tech Services Directorhttp://kuer.org/post/data-security-top-priority-utah-s-new-tech-services-director
<p></p><p>The official who stepped in to lead the Utah Department of Technology Services after a massive health data breach is retiring.Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:52:47 +0000Andrea Smardon69206 at http://kuer.orgData Security is Top Priority of Utah’s New Tech Services DirectorHigh-Skilled Immigrant Workers Good for Economy, Report Sayshttp://kuer.org/post/high-skilled-immigrant-workers-good-economy-report-says
<p></p><p>The Information Technology &amp; Innovation Foundation released <a href="http://www.itif.org/publications/debunking-top-ten-arguments-against-high-skilled-immigration">a report</a> this week on high-skilled immigrant visas. It comes at a time when the demand for H1-B visas is at a record high, and when Utah’s senior Senator Orrin Hatch has reintroduced a proposal that could more than double the number of these visas available.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:39:51 +0000Andrea Smardon61505 at http://kuer.orgHigh-Skilled Immigrant Workers Good for Economy, Report SaysGoogle Fiber is Coming to Salt Lake Cityhttp://kuer.org/post/google-fiber-coming-salt-lake-city
<p>Google Fiber is coming to Salt Lake City. After months of speculation, city leaders and Google executives made it official Tuesday morning.</p><p>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:11:05 +0000Brian Grimmett60244 at http://kuer.orgGoogle Fiber is Coming to Salt Lake CityZenefits Responds to Utah Insurance Department, Asks For Reconsideration http://kuer.org/post/zenefits-responds-utah-insurance-department-asks-reconsideration
<p>The online Human Resource services company, Zenefits, has officially asked the Utah Department of Insurance to reconsider its decision that the company is operating illegally in the state.</p><p>Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:01:23 +0000Brian Grimmett55967 at http://kuer.orgZenefits Responds to Utah Insurance Department, Asks For Reconsideration U of U Engineer Develops Better Bomb Snifferhttp://kuer.org/post/u-u-engineer-develops-better-bomb-sniffer
<p>University of Utah engineers have developed a better a better bomb sniffer, that they hope will soon be in the hands of public safety officials.</p>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:55:16 +0000Brian Grimmett54073 at http://kuer.orgU of U Engineer Develops Better Bomb SnifferUtah Launches STEM Education Outreach Effort with Statewide Broadcasthttp://kuer.org/post/utah-launches-stem-education-outreach-effort-statewide-broadcast
<p></p><p>Utah held its first ever statewide broadcast&nbsp;focused on STEM education&nbsp;Tuesday. It was designed to inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math.&nbsp;</p><p>Tami Getz, Executive Director for <a href="http://business.utah.gov/programs/stem/">Utah STEM Action Center</a>, spoke with KUER before the broadcast. She says it’s the beginning of a grassroots outreach and engagement campaign to get children thinking about a STEM related career.</p>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:07:20 +0000Andrea Smardon53492 at http://kuer.orgUtah Launches STEM Education Outreach Effort with Statewide BroadcastU of U Studies Show Hands-Free Entertainment Systems Often Distract Drivershttp://kuer.org/post/u-u-studies-show-hands-free-entertainment-systems-often-distract-drivers
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">One study shows that several of the voice-controlled entertainment systems available in new cars can be more distracting for drivers than talking on a cell phone. In the other study researchers tested several voice-activated entertainment systems and found that </span>Siri<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> on the Apple iPhone caused the most&nbsp;</span></p>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:50:13 +0000Tim Slover52919 at http://kuer.orgU of U Studies Show Hands-Free Entertainment Systems Often Distract DriversReport Finds Shortage of Workers with STEM Skillshttp://kuer.org/post/report-finds-shortage-workers-stem-skills
<p></p><p>A new national report shows that there is a shortage of workers with developed skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). &nbsp;The <a href="http://www.brookings.edu/research/interactives/2014/job-vacancies-and-stem-skills#/M10420">Brookings Institution report</a> analyzed how long job vacancies were posted last year for various occupations. The study’s author Jonathan Rothwell says STEM jobs took the longest to fill everywhere across the country, indicating difficulty finding workers with adequate skills.</p>Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:04:44 +0000Andrea Smardon48972 at http://kuer.orgReport Finds Shortage of Workers with STEM SkillsNew Distracted Driving Law Makes it Illegal to Dial While Drivinghttp://kuer.org/post/new-distracted-driving-law-makes-it-illegal-dial-while-driving
<p>Several new laws go into effect today, including one that could change people’s driving habits.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">Utah Highway Patrol Superintendent Danny </span>Fuhr<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> explains the <a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/SB0253.html" target="_blank">new cell phone law </a>this way.</span></p>Tue, 13 May 2014 21:21:21 +0000Brian Grimmett46247 at http://kuer.orgNew Distracted Driving Law Makes it Illegal to Dial While DrivingTop Education Official in SLC Discussing Early Education and Technologyhttp://kuer.org/post/top-education-official-slc-discussing-early-education-and-technology
<p></p><p></p><p>An official with the U.S. Department of Education is in Salt Lake City today&nbsp;talking about the impact technology has on young children. Dr. Libby Doggett is President Obama’s deputy assistant secretary of early education. She's at the Hilton Hotel<strong>&nbsp;</strong>speaking and taking questions.</p><p>Doggett’s presentation, called “High Tech Tots: Opportunities and Challenges” explores how ever-increasing screen time can both aid and impair early learning. But she’s focused on helping technology improve education for young people.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:07:49 +0000Whittney Evans44243 at http://kuer.orgTop Education Official in SLC Discussing Early Education and TechnologyVolunteer for KUER's Technology Fund Drive, Friday Dec 6thhttp://kuer.org/post/volunteer-kuers-technology-fund-drive-friday-dec-6th
<p>We&nbsp;are holding a fast and furious one-day Technology Fund Drive on <strong>Friday, December 6th, </strong>and we need volunteers to answer phones and take pledges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Shifts are 2-3 hours in length and vary throughout the day. Come and get a behind-the-scenes look at KUER, enjoy some great company, and eat&nbsp;some delicious food. If you would like to help us out please sign up by <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OAWFFop0ACUMQpVyB0SMTPoPXXYixJd2xR1HK4W0JZw/viewform">clicking here</a>.</p>Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:47:48 +0000Renee Bright39016 at http://kuer.orgVolunteer for KUER's Technology Fund Drive, Friday Dec 6thCheck Air Quality Levels in Your County with New Smartphone App from the Utah DAQhttp://kuer.org/post/check-air-quality-levels-your-county-new-smartphone-app-utah-daq
<p>Utahns concerned about air quality can now get real-time updates right on their smartphone with a new app called “Utah Air.” The app is a joint project between the <a href="http://www.airquality.utah.gov/" target="_blank">Utah Division of Air Quality</a> and students at <a href="http://ncast.weber.edu/" target="_blank">Weber State University</a>.</p>Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:29:03 +0000Brian Grimmett37726 at http://kuer.orgCheck Air Quality Levels in Your County with New Smartphone App from the Utah DAQAereo Brings Online Television to Utahhttp://kuer.org/post/aereo-brings-online-television-utah
<p></p><p>Utahns can now record and watch live television from their computers or mobile devices. <a href="https://www.aereo.com/">Aereo Inc. </a>launched its online television technology in the state this week. Utah is the fourth location the company has offered the service, after New York, Boston, and Atlanta.</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:21:35 +0000Andrea Smardon34212 at http://kuer.orgAereo Brings Online Television to UtahPHOTOS: Foundation Laid for KUHU's New Transmitter in Southeast Utahhttp://kuer.org/post/photos-foundation-laid-kuhus-new-transmitter-southeast-utah
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Crews poured the concrete foundation for the new </span>KUHU<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> transmitter tower at </span>Abajo<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Peak near Monticello on July 15. The new tower will be bigger, better, and stronger than the tower we previously used in the area which will ultimately lead to much better long-term reliability of our signal in Southeast Utah.</span></p><p>Check out a few of the images and gifs&nbsp;that show how we're able to broadcast our signal to almost all parts of the state.</p><p></p>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:27:41 +0000Brian Grimmett32691 at http://kuer.orgPHOTOS: Foundation Laid for KUHU's New Transmitter in Southeast UtahChaffetz Warns of Imminent Cyber-Attackhttp://kuer.org/post/chaffetz-warns-imminent-cyber-attack
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;</span>Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz told members of the Utah Legislature to be prepared for an imminent cyber-attack during remarks made in both the House and Senate chambers Friday.</p><p>Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz says the future of economic development in Utah depends on the growth of high tech companies but with that comes the increased threat of cyber-attacks. He also stressed the importance of being prepared for such an attack telling legislators it’s not a matter if, but when.</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:27:31 +0000Brian Grimmett24761 at http://kuer.orgChaffetz Warns of Imminent Cyber-AttackVolunteer for the Technology Drivehttp://kuer.org/post/volunteer-technology-drive
<p><a href="http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHFhWmtWTmI5bkRYTlNSeldXTnFPclE6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">Click here to volunteer for KUER's&nbsp;Technology Drive!&nbsp;</a></p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:22:13 +0000Gayle Ewer21285 at http://kuer.orgVolunteer for the Technology DriveTell Us How KUER Keeps You Connectedhttp://kuer.org/post/tell-us-how-kuer-keeps-you-connected
<p>KUER’s signal reaches far and wide. Share your stories about how KUER keeps you connected at home or on the road. Call (801) 581-7549 or e-mail an mp3 file to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ttabish@kuer.org">ttabish@kuer.org</a>&nbsp;(please be sure to include your name and where you’re calling from). Stories will be considered for on-air broadcast during our Technology Drive.</p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:06:23 +0000Gayle Ewer21279 at http://kuer.orgTell Us How KUER Keeps You ConnectedTech Company Xactware Solutions Breaks Ground on New Buildinghttp://kuer.org/post/tech-company-xactware-solutions-breaks-ground-new-building
<p>Utah based company Xactware Solutions broke ground today on their new two-hundred and ten thousand square foot facility.</p>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:19:10 +0000Todd Patton17164 at http://kuer.orgComputer Maker Xi3 Promises 500 Jobs http://kuer.org/post/computer-maker-xi3-promises-500-jobs
<p>The maker of a small, energy efficient computer is promising to hire 500 people in Utah over the next 5 years in exchange for $2 million worth of state tax rebate incentives. &nbsp;Xi3 (X-I-3) Corporation has offices around the world, but is headquartered in Salt Lake City&hellip; and Utah&rsquo;s government leaders want to keep it that way. &nbsp;</p>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:50:11 +0000Andrea Smardon16548 at http://kuer.orgComputer Maker Xi3 Promises 500 Jobs Utah Part of US Ignite Partnershiphttp://kuer.org/post/utah-part-us-ignite-partnership
<p>Utah is going to be a test lab for the use of super high speed broadband. The Salt Lake area is one of 25 communities involved in a new federal initiative designed to speed the development of next generation applications that can operate on ultrafast networks.</p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:47:54 +0000Andrea Smardon13458 at http://kuer.orgUtah Part of US Ignite Partnership